Clinical Experiences

As a WesternU-Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies student, you will get a head start working with patients early in the program, enabling you to apply what you're learning in class.

Simulated patient labs offer you an opportunity to interact with patients while faculty observe and provide feedback on your interactions and communication skills. You will also gain valuable clinical experience in club and volunteer settings while on campus.

During your second year (3 semesters including summer) you'll complete 11 months of rotations geared toward primary care with opportunities for electives in other areas of medicine. 

Rotation Sites 
We proudly offer our students more than 500 rotation sites in a variety of settings, including one of the largest county hospitals in the nation: Arrowhead Regional Medical Center in Colton, CA.

In addition to hospital settings, you may receive clinical education in community clinics, rehabilitation centers, Indian reservations, inner city offices, private offices and underserved areas. Should you so desire, you can also work with the clinical coordinator to generate your own rotation site.

WesternU Medical Center
Physician Assistant students may take advantage of interprofessional clinical education provided by the Western University Medical Center, which offers primary care services to more than 10,000 patients, many of whom are disadvantaged.

In this setting our MSPA students provide care as part of a student healthcare team working with our Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) and Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) students.

For more information on MSPA clinical experiences, please feel free to contact Program Chair: Roy Guizado (909) 469-5378.